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What Optum / UHC pays therapists in New York

Three therapists in New York reported Optum / UHC rates. The median 90837 was $110 across 3 reports, with a range of $110 to $122.

Reported 90837: median $110, range $110–$122, about 88% of the 2026 national Medicare reference for a master's-level clinician (3 reports · 3 across all CPTs)

RouteLicenseCPTRateEffectiveNote / source
HeadwayLCSW90837 (60 min)$121.80August 2026submitted
Direct contractLPC/LMHC90837 (60 min)$110April 2026submitted
Direct contractLPC/LMHC90837 (60 min)$110.30January 2025submitted

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3 reports is a small sample, and the range above is the honest summary. Related: all Optum / UHC reports, all New York reports.